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Yes, summer is over, but there’s still fun to be had on the beach. This weekend is the 5th Annual Taste of the Beach weekend.

“Taste of the Beach came about because we wanted to highlight the beach during one of the most beautiful times of year,” said Maureen LaMar, president of the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Twenty-one Pensacola Beach chefs will be showcasing their signature dishes and restaurants will offer portions of the dishes for $5 or less. And back by popular demand are the chef demonstrations, which started at last year’s Taste of the Beach weekend. Five chefs will present a 30-minute demonstration to show the audience how they prepare their signature dishes.

Foodies play an important role in the Taste of the Beach events. They’re entrusted with choosing the winners of the dessert contest and the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival bartender’s contest.

“It’s like the People’s Choice Awards,” LaMar said. “They vote for the best booth and best dish. We’ll give the awards out on Sunday for restaurants to hang up for bragging rights.”

Adding to the entertainment, will be a Corvette show, live musical acts and a kid’s area. The free event tends to crowd the beach.

“It gets pretty full,” LaMar said. “It appeals to both locals and tourists. We have some people that come from out of town. It’s become a regional event.”

TASTE OF THE BEACHWHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16WHERE: Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola BeachCOST: FreeDETAILS: pensacolabeachchamber.com